Introducing the best small law firms in Texas

Austin’s strong technology focus and resurgence of energy related transactions is encapsulated by many of the firms here handling local aspects of significant matters. We also list firms that demonstrate particular skill acting for venture capital funds and emerging growth businesses, as well as organizations in the healthcare sector. 

Austin’s vibrant litigation market is maturing with household name corporates settling into the city. Matters handled include general business disputes, intellectual property, fraud, construction and contentious work in the oil and gas space. These small and medium-sized firms also frequently cater for clients in the construction and technology sectors. 

Industry acceleration in tech and energy transition has created myriad opportunities in the Austin market. The spotlight firms handle a variety of IP matters ranging from patent prosecution and patent litigation to trademark and copyright work. 

In Corpus Christi’s distinctive market, firms frequently handle M&A and private equity transactions for a range of individual and corporate clients. Branscomb Law is singled out for its comprehensive work in the lower mid-market. 

The recent increase in transaction volume largely driven by macro-economic trends is reflected in the range transactional related work handled by the listed firms. Work includes corporate M&A, private equity matters and real estate acquisitions.  

Dallas’ diversified litigation market is reflected here, with boutiques operating across a range of industries spanning energy, life-sciences, environment, financial services and banking. These Texas Spotlight firms handle a range of litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as assisting with domestic arbitration.  

Increasing activity in the IP space in Dallas has allowed many local firms to take on significant mandates for a broad range of domestic and international clients. These firms handle an array of transactional and contentious matters including trade secrets, copyright and patent work. 

El Paso’s distinct legal market means firms are uniquely positioned to advise on international transactions between the US and Mexico. Gordon Davis’ transactional work includes corporate, real estate and bankruptcy matters.

This Spotlight firm has taken a sizeable share of El Paso’s litigation work with disputes ranging from real estate, general business matters to product liability and medical malpractice. The group is noted for handling matters at the crossroads of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico.

Houston’s growth market for capital investment has resulted in an increase of energy-related transactions, real estate development work and mergers and acquisitions of which the firms listed have taken a sizeable share. These spotlight firms regularly work across a range of lower to mid-market transactions. 

This table captures Houston’s interesting ecosystem of litigation boutiques. The firms listed below handle work across the full spectrum of litigation, with disputes ranging from general commercial, insurance, white-collar to catastrophic injury and mass torts. A sizeable portion of contentious work is fueled by Houston’s energy industry. 

The spotlight firms for IP in Houston are active in sectors ranging from life-sciences, biotech, medical devices and data security, reflecting the growth of pioneering technology companies in Texas. These firms handle a wide variety of patent and trademark litigation.  

These spotlight firms in Houston have carved out a space in the labor and employment market, representing plaintiffs, executives, employers and labor unions in a range of disputes. They are noted for their sector specific experience pertaining to the energy and healthcare industries, among others.  

Both Elder Bray and Golden Steves & Gordon have carved out a space for themselves in San Antonio’s tight-knit market. Firms advise individuals, corporate clients and a host of regional developers on a wide range of high-value transactions. 

The San Antonio firms we’ve highlighted below are disputes specialists who operate in distinct sectors in the San Antonio market, Santoyo Wehmeyer handles a range of oil and gas matters while Prichard Young works on catastrophic injury and product liability.  

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